Doxology

Rose Garden, Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond, VA

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him all creatures here below,

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Yesterday afternoon about 2 pm, 8-year-old Robert Wood, Jr., was spotted lying in a creek bed at the Martin Marietta quarry, less than a mile from where he disappeared five days ago while on a hike with his family.  The mute autistic child was found alive by one of the hundreds of volunteers who have been combing the woods looking for the boy.  Transferred by helicopter to a local hospital, doctors were amazed at what good shape the boy was in after five days alone in the countryside.

So many volunteers turned out each day to search that many had to be turned away.  Thousands more around the world were praying for Robby – praying for his protection and discovery.  Yesterday those prayers were answered as the child was restored alive and relatively well to his grateful family.

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts that God has ever given to the human race.  To be able to pour out our hearts to the Creator of the universe is an amazing privilege; that He listens and responds is a humbling experience.  Today is a day of praise – for the rescue of a helpless child and his restoration to his family and the surrounding community.